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1948 Map of Betterton

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Betterton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Betterton sits at the northern edge of this Kent County landscape, overlooking the Sassafras River as it meets the Chesapeake Bay. In the late 1940s, the area remained deeply agricultural, characterized by named holdings like Five Rivers Farm and specialized operations such as the Blooming Turkey Farm. The interior geography is defined by extensive wetlands, including Big Marsh and Gut Marsh, which underscore the region's coastal ecology. A Wild life Banding Station along Lloyd Creek points to the environmental significance of these marshes.

Transportation and community life are well-documented through the (CHESTERTOWN BRANCH) rail line, which served rural stops like Hepbron Stillpond Station and Lynch. Religious and social centers are scattered throughout the countryside, including Mt Zion Church, Johns Church, and the Camp Tockwogh YMCA on the bay shore. Small inland crossroads like Worton and Stillpond anchor the local road network, while Kent Airport provides a glimpse into mid-century aviation infrastructure in this largely rural peninsula.